Day 1 Home to Marlborough

So today we embark on our first week away since before the covid pandemic. We opted for a leisurely drive down on the Friday rather than a mega early start tomorrow. Todays weather has been exceptional for the UK with temperatures reaching 32 degrees and beautiful blue skies. We started the day off by taking Sharon’s Mum & Dad out for breakfast at the library in Worksop before heading off. Our first stop, Bourton-on-the-water in the Cotswolds for a spot of lunch. Forgetting that it’s school holidays, the traffic was all good until we got to the Cotswolds. The last 4 miles took us about 40 minutes and the place was packed. It’s a beautiful place, and it was extremely busy. We parked in the cricket club and walked down by the river to a little tea shop for some lunch, before wandering around the place. Was lovely seeing all the kids in the shallow river that runs through the heart of the place. On the walk back we bought an ice cream which was locally made by hand. Chatting to the guy who does it he actually milked the cow yesterday. He was also from Gainsborough originally, small world. Next we progressed down to Marlborough, just outside Swindon to our hotel for the evening, The Castle and Ball. It sits right in the middle of town so is ideal for a little wander and Marlborough is a pretty little town. I’ve stayed here many a time when I was working for CDK but Sharon has never been. Had a lovely evening, met up with Mick awho I do some work with and his wife Louise and we sat out and had a couple of beers and a lovely chat and catchup. 11pm now, just off to bed before departure day tomorrow.Les mer